Technical Writer

Geodesicx Inc•North Charleston, SC

86d•Onsite

About The Position

Geodesicx, Inc. is looking for a Technical Writer to join our system administration project team in the Charleston, SC area. The Technical Writer will be responsible for producing a wide range of materials, including detailed user manuals, system administration guides, protocol documents, and help files. These documents will support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of our systems and will be essential for both technical staff and end-users. Collaboration with technical staff is a key aspect of this role. The Technical Writer will work closely with system engineers, developers, and other technical team members to understand the intricacies and requirements of the project. This collaboration is crucial to ensure that all documentation accurately reflects the system functionalities and user needs. The ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-friendly language is essential. Attention to detail is paramount. The Technical Writer will regularly review and revise content to ensure its accuracy and relevance. They will also be responsible for proofreading documents to maintain clarity and grammatical correctness. Additionally, the role involves managing the organization and distribution of all documentation, making sure it is easily accessible to all team members and stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical writing skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and the capability to simplify complex technical concepts. Experience in systems administration or a related technical field is highly beneficial, along with familiarity with the tools and technologies relevant to the project. The Technical Writer will be a crucial member of the system administration team, playing a vital role in the project's efficiency and success.

Requirements

Six (6) years with degree or ten (10) years with HS/GED of experience developing, writing, and editing material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment.
Ability to observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
Ability to interview production and engineering personnel and to read journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
Ability to review manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings, and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
Ability to study blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
Ability to organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
Ability to review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
Strong technical writing skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Capability to simplify complex technical concepts.
Familiarity with the tools and technologies relevant to the project.

Nice To Haves

Experience in systems administration or a related technical field is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

Creating, maintaining, and updating comprehensive technical documentation critical to the project's success.
Producing a wide range of materials, including detailed user manuals, system administration guides, protocol documents, and help files.
Supporting the implementation and ongoing maintenance of systems with documentation for technical staff and end-users.
Collaborating with system engineers, developers, and other technical team members to understand project intricacies and requirements.
Translating complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-friendly language.
Reviewing and revising content to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Proofreading documents to maintain clarity and grammatical correctness.
Managing the organization and distribution of all documentation, ensuring accessibility.
Maintaining records and files of work and revisions.
Selecting photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
Assisting in laying out material for publication.
Arranging for typing, duplication, and distribution of material.
Writing speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases.
Editing, standardizing, or making changes to material prepared by other writers or plant personnel.
Writing material regarding work methods and procedures.